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The Warehouse

538 W 119th St

Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Complaint

Jun 17, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO THERMOMETER FOR THE REAR 3-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s notes

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOODS AND/OR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HANDLING FOOD OR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s notes

FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP SURFACES WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE WALL TILES UNDER THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND THE FLOOR TILES IN BETWEEN THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AND DOUBLE DOORS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT CRACKED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WALL AND FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 17, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 3, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR DOUBLE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING WITH A MORE THAN ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND IN BETWEEN THE DOORS AND ON TOP OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR IN THE FOOD PREP/BUTCHER CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAKE THE FLOOR SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 3, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Jan 23, 2024

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SEVERAL BAGS OF FRENCH FRIES IN FRONT REACH-IN FREEZER WITHOUT LABELS PROVIDING IDENTITY OF FOOD AND MANUFACTURER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL PROVIDING ADEQUATE FOOD INFORMATION AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE FOOD TRAYS STORED UN-INVERTED/UNCOVERED ON SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE-SERVICE TRAYS INVERTED OR COVERED AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED GASKETS OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL GASKETS IN DISREPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SOIL IN INTERIOR CAVITY OF SEVERAL UPRIGHT COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SOIL ON FLOOR OF REAR STORAGE AND SHIPMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 23, 2024 · Original Source

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